Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant Ophthalmologist in OculoplasticsStart Date: ASAPContract Type: Permanent

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Oculoplastic Consultant to join the Ophthalmology team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, helping to deliver specialist eye care across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant with expertise in oculoplastics, orbital disease and thyroid eye disease, who is passionate about patient care, teaching and service development, to join a team of two established Oculoplastic Consultants, a Fellow and a dedicated Nurse Specialist.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients across oculoplastic, orbital and thyroid eye disease services. They will participate in dedicated subspecialty clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) pathways and tertiary referral services, contributing to both elective and emergency care.The role offers regular theatre sessions covering oculoplastic surgery, orbital surgery and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures, while supporting the training and development of trainees.Working closely with colleagues across the Trust and the University of Southampton, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to research, education and service improvement. This role offers the chance to make a real difference to patients while helping to shape the future of oculoplastic and orbital services within one of the UK’s leading tertiary ophthalmic centres.

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • Orbital training experience
  • Fellowship training in Oculoplastics
  • Ability to do general ophthalmology on call at consultant level
  • Adnexal emergency, trauma and tumour MDT experience
  • Should have received training in Clinical Supervision

Desirable

  • CCT or within 3 months of completion of CCT
  • MD or PhD

Aptitudes & Skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Ability to complete Audit
  • High degree of surgical & clinical skills in managing management of adnexal diseases in adults and children management skills & experience. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
  • Evidence of strong teamwork, adaptability and commitment to training, audit and safe clinical practice

Desirable

  • Publication in high impact journals
  • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
  • Should have received training in Educational Supervision
  • Clinical trials experience

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

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